1 Read the passage: 'At the restaurant, Lucy was given a menu with many choices. She spent a long time deciding.' What can you infer about Lucy? A She is having trouble choosing. B She is not hungry. C She doesn't like the restaurant. D She is in a hurry.
2 Read the passage: 'The scientist's hair was messy, and his lab coat was stained. He looked at the microscope with intense concentration.' What can you infer about the scientist? A He is deeply focused on his research. B He is sleeping. C He is on vacation. D He is a painter.
3 Read the passage: 'Jackson had a fishing rod, a cooler, and a bucket. He wore a hat and sunglasses.' What can you infer about Jackson's activity? A He is going fishing. B He is going to a museum. C He is going to a concert. D He is going skiing.
4 Read the passage: 'The ground was wet, and puddles had formed everywhere. Tom put on his raincoat before going outside.' What can you infer about the weather? A It had been raining. B It was very hot. C It was sunny. D It was snowing.
5 Read the passage: 'The old house had broken windows and a sagging roof. Weeds had grown all over the yard.' What can you infer about the house? A It is abandoned and run-down. B It is new. C It is a museum. D It is well-maintained.
6 Read the passage: 'Sofia put on her gloves, scarf, and heavy coat. She walked out into the cold air.' What can you infer about the weather? A It is very cold outside. B It is warm outside. C It is raining. D It is windy but warm.
7 Read the passage: 'The audience laughed loudly and clapped their hands. The performers bowed and smiled.' What can you infer about the performance? A It was well-received. B It was badly received. C It was only for children. D It was silent.
8 Read the passage: 'The parking lot was full, and there was a line of people waiting to get into the theater.' What can you infer about the movie? A It is popular. B It is not good. C It is boring. D It is only for children.
9 Read the passage: 'Julie had a stack of magazines on her nightstand, and she always read one before going to sleep.' What can you infer about Julie? A She enjoys reading. B She hates reading. C She is a doctor. D She works at a library.
10 Read the passage: 'The city streets were covered in snow, and children were building snowmen.' What can you infer about the weather? A It is winter with snowfall. B It is hot and sunny. C It is windy. D It is autumn with leaves.
11 Read the passage: 'The traffic was backed up for miles. Mr. Lee honked his horn impatiently and tapped his fingers on the steering wheel.' What can you infer about Mr. Lee? A He is frustrated. B He is calm. C He is lost. D He is enjoying the ride.
12 Read the passage: 'The plane's engine made a loud noise, and the passengers gripped their armrests.' What can you infer about the situation? A The passengers are anxious. B The passengers are sleeping. C The passengers are eating. D The passengers are singing.
13 Read the passage: 'The beach was littered with umbrellas and towels. Children were building sandcastles near the shore.' What can you infer about the beach? A It is crowded with people. B It is empty. C It is only for adults. D It is a nature reserve.
14 Read the passage: 'As soon as the bell rang, the children rushed out of the classroom. The hallways became noisy and crowded.' What can you infer about the bell? A It signaled the end of class. B It was a fire drill. C It was the lunch bell. D It was the start of a test.
15 Read the passage: 'The cat sat by the door and meowed loudly. It kept looking at the doorknob.' What can you infer about the cat? A It wants to go outside. B It wants to eat. C It is scared. D It is sleepy.
16 Read the passage: 'When Mark saw the test score, his face fell. He had studied hard for weeks.' What can you infer about Mark's result? A He did poorly. B He did well. C He had not taken the test. D He was cheating.
17 Read the passage: 'Sarah looked at her watch and then at the empty platform. She sighed and sat down on the bench.' What can you infer about Sarah? A She is waiting for someone or something. B She is angry. C She is about to leave. D She has just arrived.
18 Read the passage: 'Daniel was holding a guitar and tuning the strings. He then started to strum a chord.' What can you infer about Daniel? A He is about to play music. B He is painting. C He is writing. D He is dancing.
19 Read the passage: 'The clock on the wall was broken, and the class waited for the teacher to finish the lesson. No one knew the time.' What can you infer about the situation? A Students have no idea when the class ends. B Everyone has a watch. C The teacher is early. D The class is dismissed.
20 Read the passage: 'The airport was filled with people holding signs and flowers. There was an announcement for an arrival flight.' What can you infer about the situation? A People are waiting for someone to arrive. B People are leaving on a flight. C There is a celebration. D The flight is cancelled.
21 Read the passage: 'The leaves on the trees were changing colors, and the air felt crisp and cool.' What season is being described? A Autumn B Spring C Summer D Winter
22 Read the passage: 'The dog wagged its tail and barked happily when it saw its owner come through the door.' What can you infer about the dog? A It is happy to see its owner. B It is angry. C It is scared. D It is sleepy.
23 Read the passage: 'Liam had a small cut on his knee, and he was crying. His mother came over and bandaged it.' What can you infer about Liam? A He has been hurt. B He is thirsty. C He is tired. D He is cold.
24 Read the passage: 'Omar picked up a map and studied it carefully. He then looked at the street signs around him.' What can you infer about Omar? A He is trying to find a location. B He is painting. C He is driving a bus. D He is delivering food.
25 Read the passage: 'The man in the uniform was directing traffic. Cars moved smoothly at his command.' What can you infer about the man? A He is a traffic officer. B He is a doctor. C He is a bus driver. D He is a postal worker.